You can’t beat the sewing ease and fashion versatility of a classic scarf. There are really only two steps: pick a fancy fabric, finish the edge. We show three ways to hem a square and a rectangle – as well as our fave cutting tips.
Here’s an easy way to expand your face mask wardrobe in no time, using fabric scraps or a bandana. If you or someone you know does not sew or you simply need a super fast (5 minutes) alternative, this easy, no-sew project is for you.
Faux sherpa, made from fleece, is the perfect toasty choice for cold weather accessories. And, it’s easy and economical to add its soft texture. We paired ours with another cozy favorite: plaid flannel. Don’t forget the jumbo poms!
A warm-you-up neck cowl can get you through wicked weather in style. It’s like a mini scarf that buttons around your neck. Ours is smooth flannel on the outside and soft luxury fleece on the inside. Toasty times two!
Got a minute? Make a belt! These fashion-in-a-flash cuties go from start to finish in less than 30 minutes. It’s an excellent excuse to try those decorative stitches hiding on your sewing machine.
With a few small cuts of luxury fabrics along with some beautiful pearl or crystal beads, you can create your own custom wedding sash for much, much less than boutiques. Plus, it will be perfect for your colors and your wedding.
There’s an elastic channel through the middle, allowing this scarf to ruche up into a fun, ruffly shape secured at each end with a pretty little bow. Pull it up tight for lots of ruffles. Loosen it for long, gentle waves.
Learn contortion pleating, which involves twisting the gauze into a bound bundle then drying it in a conventional dryer or a microwave prior to final air drying. Learn to crinkle, then learn to make this gorgeous tasseled scarf.
Their utilitarian, get-down-to-business style works well for women, men, even kids. You’ll love the tough riveted canvas, zippered pocket, and a cool slide buckle belt to cinch in place at waist or hip level.
Soft and warm – the two just go together. Our double-sided infinity loop scarf is super fast and fun. And, with so many great color and design options in both fleece and faux fur, you can bundle up everyone on this year’s gift list.
There’s power in plaid! Dress it up or dress it down. Our popular scarf design uses a double layer of cozy plaid flannel with classic fringed ends. It’s a great alternative to wool, which can be itchy to wear around your face and neck.
These wide, tie-front belts can add a touch of bohemian style to your Spring wardrobe. We used long quilting stitches to accent our fabric’s design motifs, then placed a few pretty seed beads at focal points for texture.
Wrap up in a long swath of softness with our beautiful, diaphanous scarf. Start with a voile, batiste or similar, add a perfectly centered finished seam, then create a line of tiny, twisted floss cords along both ends.
You’ve seen these types of headbands everywhere. One is accordion-pleated so you can adjust the pleats to wear it wide or narrow; the other is a turban style with a classic front knot. Bad hair day be gone!
Made of soft knit as a simple tube, it’s a 4-in-1 solution: pull up over your nose and mouth to protect, stretch over your head as a hair cover, scrunch down into a headband, keep around your neck for warmth.
Infinity scarves are a trend that just keeps growing. You can find them in everything from chunky wools to to sheer voiles to this wide wrap in a sparkling knit. Finishes at apx. 86″ x 12” – enough length for a double or triple loop.
Fur collars are a gorgeous way to update a coat, adding an instant overlay of luxury. The back of our collar is a rich faux suede. Go with natural tones as we did or walk on the whimsical side with brights and/or unique nap styles.
This bound fleece scarf is super fast and easy. We added a lightweight zippered pocket on one end. Use it to hold essentials so you can keep those jacket or pants pockets free to stuff your hands – ‘cause it’s cold out there!
It’s an endless circle of loveliness you can twist into a number of interesting shapes. Try it in lightweight rayon, voile or batiste for a great look to dress up or down for any occasion. Best of all… so very easy to make.
One of the must-have accessories for warm weather is the bandana: as a head scarf, or tied around the neck, pony tail, wrist, or even onto bags and totes. Fashion flash: you don’t have to use traditional bandana fabric!
There are many times you’d rather have two hands free (Look Ma… No hands!) This clever little zippered pouch is a fun solution. It can slip onto a belt or clip onto a belt loop – perfect for urban walkers and more.
Yes, that is an interesting spelling. We used Anna Maria Horner’s gorgeous LOOMinous collection woven with yarn-dyed cotton threads. Check our out roll-and-stitch technique that makes the scarf’s two sides mirror images.
Cute accessories that finish in a flash. Stretchy elastic and rhinestone sliders add instant sparkle and color to wrists and hairstyles. Combine gorgeous ribbon and webbing with a slide buckle set to blast out a colorful belt.
Super trendy: check! Super easy: double check! With a little bit of faux fur and about an hour, you can create beautiful matching scarves and cuffed gloves for yourself and anyone else who needs to bundle up.
Soft and light as a cloud, our double gauze scarves are a perfect accessory for warmer weather. The deep ruffled ends add just the right bit of flounce without too much bulk. So lightweight, you can twist two together.
This soft wrap takes full advantage of a swathe of softness. Double layers help eliminate the super-sheerness of standard gauze and give the fabric more heft. Cute single pom accents add a pop of casual whimsy.
Not only is this a delightful way to put some favorite fabric scraps to work, it’s also a great trick to extinguish a potential bad hair day. These reversible ties are quick to make. Just twist, tie, and fly.
A great scarf can elevate an outfit from drab to dynamic in an instant. However, really nice scarves don't come cheap at the department store or boutique. Here's a little fashion secret: scarves are SUPER easy to make, and you can find amazing selections of the ultimate scarf fabric: chiffon for as low as $4.00